A nurse is planning dietary counseling for the client taking triamterene (Dyrenium). The nurse plans to include which of the following in a list of foods that are acceptable?
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic. and clients taking this medication should be cautioned against eating foods that are high in potassium. including many vegetables. fruits. and fresh meats. Because potassium is very water-soluble. foods that are prepared in water are often lower in potassium.